Arts and Culture

Lethbridge boasts a vibrant arts community, with numerous galleries and cultural centres located throughout the city. These spaces showcase the work of local artists, offering plenty of opportunities for residents and visitors to immerse themselves in the thriving arts scene. Discover how you can experience the richness of Lethbridge’s arts and culture!

Discover Local Galleries

Lethbridge is home to multiple art galleries, with local, provincial, national, and international artists. From canonical works to creators on the cusp, Lethbridge is full of art that excites and intrigues.

Southern Alberta Art Gallery

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Housed in a historic building, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) exhibits dynamic work by renowned contemporary artists. While you might see paintings on the walls, these exhibits aren’t wallflowers. Artist-led discussions, one of the longest-running art programs in Canada, Art NOW, and other creative programming keep SAAG vibrant and relevant.

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Casa

Casa is a maker space, a performance venue, and an art gallery where locals and visitors can see the best of local art exhibitions. This unique facility sets a new standard for interdisciplinary arts centres. It is about experimentation, incubation, learning, and growing. Casa was built to serve a multi-generational community with varying art skill sets and interests in all disciplines of the arts.

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University of Lethbridge Art Gallery

From knitting noon hours and a drawing bar, the University of Lethbridge (U of L) Art Gallery offers fun ways to connect with their 15,000-piece collection. The gallery hosts rotating exhibitions throughout the year and a special summer exhibition.

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Legends Art Gallery

Brought to you by Legends Productions, explore a fresh approach to art galleries inspired by the street art scene. This gallery was created to explore the boundaries of art gallery spaces, while inviting seasoned international artists as well as local creators to display their work.

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Explore Our Museums and Cultural Exhibits

Galt Museum & Archives

This one is for the history buffs! Get lost in time as you wander through the Galt Museum's rotating world-class and highly entertaining exhibits. This is home to more than a million archival documents and photographs. Speaking of stellar snaps, the coulee-top view of the river valley and High Level Bridge from their atrium is picture perfect!

Galt Museum & Archives

Fort Whoop-Up

In the river valley, right below the museum, is Fort Whoop-Up. Step back in time and discover the stories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), the fur trade, and whiskey runs at this interactive replica of the notorious Fort Whoop-Up.

Fort Whoop-Up

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

Experience traditional Japanese culture in Lethbridge. From the first spring blossom to autumn colours and bright winter lights, the Garden is a world apart. As you step through the gates, you’ll discover the vital role Japanese Canadians have played in Southern Alberta while being in a place of pure tranquillity.

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden

Performance Venues

Explore our performance venues where you can see local and international groups put on the show of a lifetime.